JamesJohnBendellMDPhD

Obstetrics & Gynecology • Lagrange, GA

General Gynecology, Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility

Owner, The Women's Center

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Office
310 S Lewis St
Lagrange, GA 30240
Phone+1 706-845-0500

Fax+1 706-812-9315
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Summary

James J Bendell, MD, PhD
FACOG, FRCOG, FRCPSC
Medical Staff Vice-President, Chair Ob/Gyn, Chair Credentials
West Georgia Representative, WellStar Womens Health Service Line
WellStar West Georgia Medical Center
Private Practice: The Women’s Center
310 South Lewis Street
LaGrange, Georgia, 30240
Office 706 845-0500, Fax 706 812-9315
JamesBendell@MSN.com
Website: www.drjbendell.com
Practice Manager: Jill Weiss
Office: 706 845-0594
jillannweiss@gmail.com

Dr. James Bendell is an obstetrician/gynecologist in Lagrange, GA and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center. He received his medical degree from Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine in Hamilton, Ontario and his PhD from The University of Toronto, Ontario. He has been in practice 24 years. He specializes in general gynecology, reproductive endocrinology & infertility, pelvic floor disorders and minimally invasive surgery including the robotic platform (over 400 cases). He is experienced in urinary incontinence, reproductive and sexual endocrinology, infertility, women's health, and general obstetrics and gynecology.

Education & Training

Michael G. DeGroote School of MedicineClass of 1993
University of TorontoPhD, Medicine, 1991
University of TorontoBS, Biomedical Science, Distinction, 1986

Certifications & Licensure

GA State Medical License 1997 - 2025
AL State Medical License 1998 - 2023
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Voted Top Physician LaGrange Readers Choice, LaGrange, GA, 2011 Special Excellence in Endoscopy. The American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists, Hamilton, Ont, 1997
Dorothy Mann Award in Reproductive Biology McMaster University, Hamilton, Ont, 1992
Farquharson Scholarship Medical Research Council of Canada, Ottawa, Ont., 1991-1992, 1992
Graduate Studentship Medical Research Council of Canada, Ottawa, Ont., 1989-1990, 1990-1991, 1991
Outstanding Basic Research Clinical Research Society of Toronto, Ont., 1990
J.C. Laidlaw Prize Institute of Medical Science, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ont., 1990
Ontario Graduate Scholarship University of Toronto, Toronto, Ont, 1988-1989, 1989
Outstanding Young Investigator Serono Symposium, VII Ovarian Workshop, Washington, D.C, 1988
J. Polanyi Award Institute of Medical Science, University Of Toronto, Toronto, Ont, 1988
Student Travel Award International Society of Endocrinology, Kyoto, Japan, 1988
C.H. Best Travel Award Banting and Best Dept. of Medical Research, Toronto, Ont, 1988
Outstanding Basic Research, Sandoz Award Clinical Research Society of Toronto, Ont, 1987
Graduate Fellowship University of Toronto, Toronto, Ont, 1986-1987, 1987
Student Research Scholarship Banting & Best Dept. of Medical Research, Toronto, Ont, 1985
Undergraduate Research Award National Science and Engineering Research Council, Ottawa, Ont, 1984
Sumcan Student Research Award Government of Ontario, Ottawa, Ont, 1983
Fellow (FACOG) American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
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Publications & Presentations

Journal Articles

Health Cost Savings Through Elimination of Unnecessary Infertility Investigations.
Bendell, J.J., Sagle, M.A., Burrows, E.A. and Collins, J.A, J. SOGC 18: 800-802
Interactions between FSH, Estradiol-17B and Transforming Growth Factor-B in the Rat Gonad.
Dorrington, J.H., Khan, S.A. and Bendell, J.J, J. Steroid Biochem. and Molec. Biology 44: 441-448
Estradiol-17B Stimulates DNA Synthesis in Rat Granulosa Cells: Action Mediated by Transforming Growth Factor-B.
Bendell, J.J. and Dorrington, J.H, Endocrinology 128: 2663-2665
Epidermal Growth Factor Influences Growth and Differentiation of Rat Granulosa Cells.
Bendell, J.J. and Dorrington, J.H, Endocrinology 127: 533-540
Rat Thecal/Interstitial Cells Secrete Transforming Growth Factor-B Which Promotes Growth and Differentiation in Rat Granulosa Cells.
Bendell, J.J. and Dorrington, J.H, Endocrinology 123: 941-948
Bovine Thecal Cells Secrete Factors that Promote Granulosa Cell Proliferation.
Bendell, J.J., Lobb, D.K., Chuma, A.V., Gysler, M. and Dorrington, J.H, Biology of Reproduction 38: 790-797
Transforming Growth Factor-B and Follicle Stimulating Hormone Promote Rat Granulosa Cell Proliferation.
Dorrington, J.H., Chuma, A.V. and Bendell, J.J, Endocrinology 123: 353-359
Aromatase Activity in Granulosa Cells: Regulation by Growth Factors.
Dorrington, J.H., Bendell, J.J. and Lobb, D.K, Steroids 50: 411-421
Actions of Growth Factors in the Follicle.
Dorrington, J.H., Bendell, J.J., Chuma, A.V. and Lobb, D.K, J. Steroid Biochem. 27: 405-411
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Books/Book Chapters

Growth Factors and the Ovary.
Chapter: Insulin-like Growth Factor-I Regulates Alpha5-3B Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase in Rat Granulosa Cells
Page 181 - 186Bendell, J.J. and Dorrington, J.HEditors: Hirshfield A.N.Plenum Press, New York